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While the world still sleeps, I silently walk into my tatami-room. I light 2 candles, letting their soft light to illuminate my surroundings. It’s still early, and the city is quiet.

I sit on my cushion, and close my eyes. Breathing slowly, I watch the air going in and out… in and out. When thoughts pop up, I release them and just return to my breathing. There is nothing in the world except the silence and the breathing.

After a while I open my eyes. I am calm and balanced, feeling at peace with myself. The day awaits me, and I’m ready to face it with acceptance and joy.

My elementary teacher used to say that ’music starts from silence’. In line with her words, I have noticed that ‘performance starts from peace’. When I have balanced mind, the actions and the achievement flows naturally. And the life feels good!

I originally started meditating during the evenings to calm my mind before going to bed. Nowadays I also meditate in the mornings, to ensure a balanced start for the day. I sit 30 minutes in silence, while focusing my mind with different techniques: Continue reading →